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I just decided to start using Apple product for the first time and I realize for me to have a better experience I don’t have to use iPhone 6 but iPhone 7 because most of the apps are for iOS 13 and above while on my iPhone6 my OS is 12. Is there a way I can upgrade to iOS 15 or I just have to change the device?
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iPhone 6, iOS 12
iPhone 6 can only be updated as far as iOS 12.5.7. That's the end of the road for the iPhone 6, so if you need to run a higher iOS version, you will need a newer phone.
An iPhone 7 can handle iOS 15.7.3, but that's it.
An iPhone 8 or higher can run the latest iOS 16.3.
If you are looking at a new phone, my recommendation would be to choose a model that can run the latest iOS 16 versions.
iPhone 6 can only be updated as far as iOS 12.5.7. That's the end of the road for the iPhone 6, so if you need to run a higher iOS version, you will need a newer phone.
An iPhone 7 can handle iOS 15.7.3, but that's it.
An iPhone 8 or higher can run the latest iOS 16.3.
If you are looking at a new phone, my recommendation would be to choose a model that can run the latest iOS 16 versions.
Your iPhone 6 will not update any higher. But if you want to be able to take advantage of Apple’s latest iOS update - 16.3 - you will need an iPhone 8 or higher. I’m not sure where you read that “most apps are for iOS 13 or above,” But in my experience, many apps are now requiring the latest iOS - 16.3. The iPhone 7 will only update to 15.7.
No. That device is obsolete. It can’t run anything later than iOS 12.
The iPhone 6 was discontinued in 2016.
The iPhone 7 can run ios 15, but is not compatible with anything later than that. It was discontinued in 2019.
Can I update my iPhone 6 to iOS 15?
